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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 57% | 8 | Musical passages with multiple notes sung on a single syllable | |
| 3 | 57% | 9 | Musical passages containing multiple notes sung to a single syllable | |
Musical Phrase In Which A Single Syllable Is Sung Over Several Notes Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MELISMA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MELISMA
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MELISMA" which means:
- noun
- • A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in gregorian chant.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The singer performed a beautiful melisma during the chorus."
- • "The melisma in the solo added a unique touch to the song."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times27 Feb 2015 | Across 20 | |
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1 | A series of musical notes sung on a single syllable | |
2 | Group of notes sung on one syllable
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10 Jan 1999 | New York Times / 10 Jan 1999 |
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